This template is intended to be applicable for cases when commissioning starts in design or when it starts during early construction, and for cases where the commissioning work is done under a fixed fee or a negotiated contract. The instruction boxes guide the modifications to fit each scenario. For the construction phase tasks, the Writer should understand clearly the management and responsibility scenario in the specifications and contracts. When the contractor is required to hire a “test engineer” or “commissioning coordinator,” etc., the roles of that party can easily be confused and overlapped with the commissioning provider or authority that may be hired by the owner. This RFP is intended for the independent commissioning provider or authority when there is not a contractor-hired test engineer or commissioning coordinator performing many of the day-to-day commissioning functions.